Hydraulics Technician - Ngodwana at Sappi

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At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Hydraulics Technician to provide an engineering and maintenance service by undertaking installation, maintenance, repair, and modification activities on hydraulic and lubrication equipment and systems of a complex nature

As a Hydraulics Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for the modification of hydraulic and lubrication systems by configuring new components and installation to standardise equipment as far as possible to meet production and engineering requirements.
• Collaborates with others (e.g., contractors, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services.
• To ensure that plant modification requests are submitted for all system modifications and approved by the relevant Production and Engineering personnel, including filing of documentation at the Drawing Office for future reference.
• Ensures drawings of plant hydraulic schematics, which are used for basic fault-finding, are updated timorously and correctly, and latest revision is filed at Drawing Office.
• Responsible for the commissioning of hydraulic and lubrication systems, new or modified installations by making final connection to the plant according to production and engineering requirements and standards.
• To ensure hydraulic / lubrication systems comply to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 system requirements.
• As a result of investigations, creates/initiates, or updates drawings, recommends maintenance plans and procedures.
• Responsible for oil sampling and implementation of recommendations as per oil sampling and analysis program.
• Participate as team member in MDT team that carries out technical investigations regarding maintenance problems to close out failures on all Hydraulic / Lubrications related failures.
• Carries out standby duties
• Utilise all Sappi systems in the execution of the maintenance strategy and realization of the objectives (SAP, PS, PM,CO,RCA & Activity Manager).
• Assist Maintenance Engineers with preparation of Maintenance budget.
• Support MDT
• Support Maintenance effort
• Shut implementation and supervision

 What are we looking for?

• NQF6: N. Diploma Engineering Studies
• Recognised Fitter Trade certificate
• Heavy industry experience – 3 to 5 years
• 3 years hydraulic system and maintenance experience (Advantageous)